Mandarin 10, 20, 30
CU30.2
Investigate international opportunities to use and develop Mandarin language skills and explore personal identity as a Mandarin language learner.
Indicators for this outcome
(a) | Explain how personal understanding of a culture might be enhanced through language learning. |
(b) | Identify study opportunities at Mandarin-speaking universities and technical colleges open to international students. |
(c) | Explore international summer work opportunities and practicum placements for Mandarin-speaking students. |
(d) | Discuss the different linguistic and cultural perspectives on world issues (e.g., violence, sexuality, the environment and social media). |
(e) | Investigate opportunities to communicate in Mandarin at the global level (e.g., Mandarin social media groups, blogging, corresponding in Mandarin with people from various parts of the Mandarin-speaking world). |
(f) | Research global opportunities to further personal Mandarin language learning (e.g., post-secondary programs, international cultural exchanges and organizations). |
(g) | Investigate international scholarship, study and travel opportunities available to Mandarin-speaking Canadian students. |
(h) | Explore international career fields for which the ability to speak Mandarin is a requirement or an asset (e.g., the Red Cross, Olympics, United Nations, business, interpreter, international government, education, reporters and Doctors without Borders). |
(i) | Explore worldwide programming and initiatives that support Chinese communities, programming and language. |
(j) | Reflect on personal linguistic and cultural identity. |
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